Photographed at the Culver's Cruise in Springfield, Illinois on July 25, 2010. The cruise is a monthly summertime event put on by the Central Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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The first military K9 was introduced in 1952, it was derived from the civilian Loadstar range but was modified to make it more suitable for military service, with increased track and ground clearance and all-wheel drive. Designated as the FV16000 series the 4x4 K9 was rated at a very conservative 1 ton and the chassis was adapted for use as a cargo vehicle, ambulance, water tanker and the most numerous was the wireless body.

The services model saw duty with the Army and RAF from 1951 until as late as 1980 when some of the ‘signals vans’ were still in the hands of the ‘Territorials’, and others were in storage depots. None were bought by the Royal Navy and there is no evidence any were even used by the Senior Service. K9 was equipped with the familiar petrol, overhead valve, 3,995cc six cylinder developing 92bhp at 3000rpm. But to create the revised model, rifle clips, a gun ring in the roof, and larger tyres (9.00 x 20) single all round were fitted. There was a transfer box to take the drive to the front axle, but even so, the off-road capability was very limited.

Over the years various other modifications took place which included stoplights, and a convoy lamp and plate. Then came manually raised indicator arms and ‘NATO’ trailer socket, while some ‘K9's’ used by the BAOR (British Army of the Rhine) got electrically operated trafficators. RAF vehicles differed from their sisters in having no convoy light, a civilian pattern number plate lamp, stoplights from new and semaphore indicators in the panel behind the cab doors. Three types of cab appeared, the differences being detail changes to the scuttle (no waist level louvers on early examples, for instance) floor and rear panels. Some K9's were supplied as a cab and bare chassis to be fitted with van bodies or a water tank built by outside coachbuilders. Even the standard bodies though displayed immense variety. The most basic K9 is probably the Cargo FV16001 which was designed to carry a section of soldiers and their kit. Cargo/FFW FV16002 is the somewhat lengthy code which described the standard K9 truck when '‘fitted for wireless'’ (FFW).

In 1955 there were developments on the communications front when a new range of radio stations called '‘Larkspur'’ was introduced. This led to the FFR (fitted for radio) K9 with a mast on the body side, brackets for the aerial tuning unit (left front wing top) and various other supports and leads. These were officially described as Radio Station Van FV16003 and also as ‘Wireless Light’. There was also Radio Repair Van FV16004, which was also the same as FV16003 only fitted out for the roles described. The ambulance version called FV16005. The 200 gallon water tanker was coded FV16009 or FV16008 (for RAF) and had a proprietary body built in Durham. Other versions were FV16006 signal, FV16010 welding, and FV16011 radar calibration equipment.

K9 variants:

▪︎FV16001 - Cargo

▪︎FV16002 - Cargo Fitted For Wireless

▪︎FV16003 - Wireless Light Mk.ll

▪︎FV16004 - Radio Repair

▪︎FV16005 - Ambulance / Crash Rescue

▪︎FV16006 - Signals, E Type Body Mk.lll Unfitted (RAF)

▪︎FV16006 - Signals, E Type Body, Mk.lll, RVT 267 Mk.l (RAF)

▪︎FV16006 - Signals, E Type Body, Mk.lll, RVT 511 Mk.l (RAF)

▪︎FV16006 - Signals, E Type Body, Mk.lll, RVT 315 Mk.lA (RAF)

▪︎FV16006 - Signals, E Type Body, Mk.lll, RVT 606 Mk.l (RAF)

▪︎FV16006 - Signals, E Type Body, Mk.lll, RVT 634 Mk.l (RAF)

▪︎FV16006 - Signals, E Type Body, Mk.lll, RVT 587 Mk.ll (RAF)

▪︎FV16007 - Signals, E Type Body, Mk.lV, RVT 105 Mk.lA (RAF)

▪︎FV16008 - Water Tanker, 200 gallon (RAF)

▪︎FV16009 - Water Tanker, 200 gallon

▪︎FV16010 - Welding

▪︎FV16011 - Radar Calibration Equipment, Mk.l

▪︎FV16012 - Cargo, Multi-Fuel

▪︎FV16013 - Ambulance / Crash Rescue, Multi-Fuel

▪︎FV16014 - Signals, E Type Body

▪︎FV16015 - Wireles, Light, Mk.ll, Direction Finder, R216

▪︎FV16106 - Sensitivity Test Vehicle.

General characteristics:

▪︎Manufacturer: Austin Motor Company Limited

▪︎Manufactured: 1952 to 1955

▪︎Powerplant: Austin Truck ''High Speed'' Series 2, 3993cc, six cylinder petrol, overhead valves, 90bhp at 3000rpm

▪︎Torque: 190lbf/ft at 1300rpm

▪︎Transmission: 4 Forward, 1 Reverse x 2 with part-time 4x4

▪︎Suspension: Live axles on semi-elliptical multi-leaf springs, progressive rubber bumpers, hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers

▪︎Brakes: Hydraulic on all wheels, parking on rear, no servo

▪︎Construction: Pressed-steel welded cab, rear body according to role

▪︎Electrical system: 12v or 24v according to role

▪︎Fuel Tank: 20 Imperial gallons

▪︎Range: 310 miles at 27mph

▪︎Tyres: 9.00in x 20in 10 ply, cross country

▪︎Length: 17ft 4in (Standard Cargo Version)

▪︎Width 7ft 3in

▪︎Height: Top of canvas 8ft 8in / top of cab 8ft

▪︎Wheelbase: 11ft 5in

▪︎Unladen Weight: 3.122 tons.

Sourced from:

trucksplanet.com/models/austin-k9-military/

www.lr-mad.co.uk/en/austin-k9-truck/

Photographed at the Second Annual New Salem Shrine Club Car Show in Petersburg, Illinois on September 21, 2013. The car show is held in conjunction the Petersburg Harvest Fest celebration, and is co-sponsored by Brandt and Meteor Manufacturing.

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Photographed at the Second Annual New Salem Shrine Club Car Show in Petersburg, Illinois on September 21, 2013. The car show is held in conjunction the Petersburg Harvest Fest celebration, and is co-sponsored by Brandt and Meteor Manufacturing.

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Photographed at the Route 97 Cruisaders Cruise-In at the Dairy Queen in Petersburg, Illinois on June 24, 2011.

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IAA Fair - Germany

Photographed at the 62nd Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 10, 2011.

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Photographed at The Vintage Times Street Rod Club 37th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on September 3, 2011.

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Photographed at the 16th Annual Plaza Car & Semi Show in Central Park Plaza, downtown Jacksonville, Illinois on June 9, 2012.

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Photographed at the 7th Annual Mechanicsburg Magic Car & Truck Show in Mechanicsburg, Illinois on May 12, 2012.

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Photographed at the O'Reilly Auto Parts 2nd Annual Car Cruise and Cookout in Taylorville, Illinois on June 1, 2013.

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The World War Two, British Morris Commercial C8 Field Artillery Tractor, which was more commonly known as the ''Quad'' is an Artillery Tractor used by the British and Commonwealth Forces, used to tow Field Artillery Pieces, such as the 25 pounder Howitzer Gun, and Anti-Tank Guns, such as the 17 pounder. The Quad service with many nations’ Forces from 1939 right through until the late 1950's. Originally designed and produced by Guy Motors of Wolverhampton, it featured distinctive angular sloping rear bodywork and was first known as the ''Guy Quad-Ant'' due to its four-wheel drive designation, the '‘Quad’' tag soon adopted to describe all similar Field Tractors built by the several manufacturers.

In 1937 the War Department identified a need for a new Field Artillery Tractor to supplement, and then replace, the Light Dragon and Morris CDSW's then in service. A specification was issued for a four-wheeled, four-wheel drive vehicle, with winch, on a short chassis. Guy Motors produced their design quite quickly using existing components, and Morris followed with theirs. It was a totally new, but conventional, design evolved from the Morris CS8 15-cwt GS truck. It included a new four-cylinder engine mounted on a subframe and not directly onto the chassis. Like the Guy, the body had a very characteristic slope sided, ''beetle back'' shape. It was all-metal and designed to facilitate Chemical Weapon Decontamination, as well as to enable a Gun Traversing Platform to be carried on the rear roof section. In addition to 6 men, it was capable of carrying 24 complete boxed rounds of 25 pounder Ammunition and at least 8 boxed Anti-Tank Shells, together with vehicle and Gun detachment equipment.

The first Morris C8 Quad was delivered in October 1939 and it then stayed in production until 1945, with two major changes to the mechanical side of the vehicle, and two independent ones to the body. The engine / chassis design was used on other Morris types, such as the C8 Morris 15 cwt truck. A long-wheelbase version was used to produce the C9B Self-Propelled Bofors Light Anti-Aircraft Tractor.

The Quad served with Field Artillery Regiments, each one had 36 Quads, 24 towed a Limber and Gun, and 12 towed two Limbers. They were first issued in late 1939 and first saw action in France in 1940, towing 18 pounder, 18 / 25 pounder and 4.5in Howitzers. Many were lost in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) from France and as a result some of these were taken into service by the Wehrmacht. From June 1940 they were also used to tow 3in Guns provided by the USA, which were towed both with and without Limbers. Quad's were used wherever the Field Artillery Regiments went, from Iceland to Malaya, primarily as a Tractor for the, then new, 25 pounder Gun, and also used by most of the Commonwealth and Allied Units equipped with the 25 pounder.

It was a popular vehicle although really too small for all the equipment that was carried, also underpowered when towing loaded. Moving 9 tons with a 70bhp engine was not ideal, and its speed uphill was unspectacular. Considerable use had to be made of the winch on hills and in mud. Later in the war, when the Anti-Tank Regiments were equipped with 6 pounder and 17 pounder Guns, Quads were issued as Tractors. Normally these Guns were towed without a Limber but some 17 pounders were towed with Limbers. This can only have been for the aid of the Limber's brake, and a smoother tow, as the Ammunition would not fit in a Limber. At the end of the War the Quad stayed in British service in the same roles, seeing extensive action in the Korean War and Malaya. Many of the Commonwealth and Allied Forces took their Quads to their home countries, and were provided with more ex-British ones to fully re-equip. The Royal Netherlands Army subsequently made extensive use of theirs in the East Indies. The British rebuilt many of their Quad's in the early 1950's, extending their useful life until 1959 when the last was sold off. They were replaced by three-ton Tractors, derived from the Bedford RL and Fordson Thames E4.

Mk.I - Only 200 made in 1939 and very early 1940, front axle had provision for a locking differential, and the axle itself was mounted above the springs. The vehicle had permanent four-wheel drive and 10.50 x 20in tyres. The accelerator pedal was mounted centrally rather than in the conventional position as the right-most pedal.

Mk.II - Approximately 4000 made in 1940 and early 1941, it was almost identical to the Mk.I, save for a change in front axle design, which removed the provision for the locking differential.

Mk.III - Approximately 6000 made from 1941 to 1945, the front axle was mounted below the springs, and four-wheel drive could be switched on or off as required. Tyres were 10.50 x 16in size, and the accelerator was mounted conventionally as the right pedal.

▪︎Type: Artillery Tractor

▪︎Place of Origin: United Kingdom

▪︎Manufacturer: Morris and others

▪︎Number Built: 10,000

▪︎Mass: 3.3 long tons

▪︎Length: 14ft 9in / Width: 7ft 3in / Height: 7ft 5in

▪︎Crew: 1 + 5 Personnel

▪︎Armour: none

▪︎Powerplant: Morris EH, 4-cylinder 3.5 litre petrol engine, 70bhp

▪︎Suspension: Wheel, 4x4

▪︎Operational Range: 160 miles

▪︎Maximum Speed: 50mph.

Photographed at The Vintage Times Street Rod Club’s 38th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on September 1, 2012.

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Motorcar Tv 210-M 3043 reversing near the tunnel entrance.

Photographed at the 5th Annual Mason City Prairie Harvest Days Car Show in Mason City, Illinois on September 17, 2011.

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Photographed at the 62nd Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 10, 2011.

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Photographed at the Culver's Cruise in Springfield, Illinois on September 22, 2013. This monthly (May through September) event is sponsored by the Central Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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Photographed at The Vintage Times Street Rod Club’s 38th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on September 1, 2012.

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Photographed at the Culver's Cruise in Springfield, Illinois on September 22, 2013. This monthly (May through September) event is sponsored by the Central Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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Redesigned in 2018 from the ground up, one of the latest Jeep Wranglers for 2021 is a plug-in electric variant dubbed the 4xe to bring the American icon up-to-speed with green energy expectations. As the proud owner of three prior Wranglers, and my current 2016 Unlimited, I enjoy the “spirit of adventure” Wranglers offer and the unequivocal go-anywhere and self-assurance they present. And now, I can partake in Jeep group activities with more planetary consciousness.

Photographed at the Culver's Cruise in Springfield, Illinois on June 27, 2010. The cruise is a monthly summertime event put on by the Central Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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Photographed at the O'Reilly Auto Parts 2nd Annual Car Cruise and Cookout in Taylorville, Illinois on June 1, 2013.

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Photographed at the 63rd Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 8, 2012.

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Photographed at the 2011 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 23-25, 2011.

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Photographed at the 62nd Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 10, 2011.

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Photographed at the 7th Annual Mechanicsburg Magic Car & Truck Show in Mechanicsburg, Illinois on May 12, 2012.

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Photographed at the Culver's Cruise in Springfield, Illinois on June 27, 2010. The cruise is a monthly summertime event put on by the Central Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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Photographed at the Culver's Cruise in Springfield, Illinois on June 27, 2010. This monthly (May through September) event is sponsored by the Central Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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The depot of the R.R. is situated on the former Kranenburg station yard, the office in a part of the still existing railway station. From here one can also bike to Kleve and in case of emergency they do have this old German army jeep (Volkswagen) converted to rail.

Photographed at The Vintage Times Street Rod Club’s 38th Annual Rod Run in Springfield, Illinois on September 1, 2012.

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Photographed at the Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In at the Rock 'n Roll Hardee's in Springfield, Illinois on June 18, 2011.

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3400XL shows off its extra seating for the whole crew.

The Loyd Carrier was one of a number of small Tracked Utility Vehicles used by the British and Commonwealth Forces during World War Two, fulfilling a number of roles including Troop Transportation, Reconnaissance, and Towing Guns around the Battlefield alongside the Bren, Scout and Machine Gun Carriers. Though perhaps thought a little mundane compared to other Armored Vehicles, Carriers were the backbone of the British Army in the war. They even found use throughout the Forces of the Commonwealth and the American Military. Captured examples were also used by the Germans. The Universal ‘Bren’ Carrier, perhaps the most famous of these ''Tankettes'' they still holds the record for the most produced Armoured Vehicle of all time at around 113,000 built. The Loyd Carrier, officially the ‘Carrier, Tracked, Personnel Carrying’, was designed by Captain Vivian G. Loyd (1894-1972) in the late 1930's. It was not his first foray into Armoured Vehicle design. Loyd had previously worked with Sir John Carden on the famous Carden-Loyd series of Tankettes.

The British Loyd Carrier was part of a rapid-development program, it was built upon the mechanicals of a Fordson 7V 15 cwt 4x2 Truck incorporating the Ford V8 Side-valve 85hp engine, gearbox, transmission and front axle, also including the mild steel bodywork to which armour plate ''BP Plate'' (from ''Bullet Proof'') was bolted (to the front and upper sides) depending on the application. A large, sloped, 0.27in thick armored plate was placed at the front of the vehicle via bolts at the front and on the sides of the hull. This was enough to deflect Small Arms fire. Due to the sloping, it was also a little more effective than the flat structure of the 'Universal Carrier' for example.

A long stowage box was often placed in front of this sloped plate, above the exposed front axle. Pioneering tools were then stowed atop this box, with spare wheels stowed on the glacis plate. The upper hull was enclosed at the sides and front but was open at the rear without a roof, this was not seen as an issue as the Carrier was not expected to function as a fighting vehicle and, as such, did not need extensive protection or armament. There was an option to attach a canvas tilt roof could be added to protect the occupants from the elements a standard fitment from the factory. This was supported by a three-piece framework. A single Bren Light Machine Gun was sometimes carried for defensive purposes.

The engine was at the rear of the Carrier with the radiator behind rather than in front, the transmission then took the drive forward to the axle at the very front where it drove the tracks. Both the front drive sprockets and idlers (which were also sprocketed) at the rear of the tracks were fitted with brakes, actuated by a pair of levers by the Driver. To turn the vehicle to the left, the brakes were applied on that side and the Carrier would slew round the stopped track.

The Army tested the Loyd Carrier in 1939 and placed an initial order for 200 as the Carrier, Tracked, Personnel Carrying i.e. a Personnel Carrier. Initial deliveries were from Vivian Loyd's own company, but production moved to the larger firms, including the Ford Motor Company and Wolseley Motors (13,000 between them) and Dennis Brothers Ltd, Aveling & Barford and Sentinel Waggon Works, the total production of the Loyd Carrier was approximately 26,000 units.

▪︎Type: Armoured Personnel Carrier

▪︎Place of Origin: United Kingdom

▪︎In Service: 1939 to 1960's

▪︎Used By: British & Commonwealth / Post-War Danish, Dutch and Belgian Armies

▪︎Conflicts: World War Two

▪︎Designer: Vivian Loyd

▪︎Designed: 1939

▪︎Manufacturer: Vivian Loyd & Co and others

▪︎Produced: 1939 to 1944

▪︎Number Built: 26,000

▪︎Variants: Mk.I / Mk.II

▪︎Mass: 4.5 tons

▪︎Length: 13ft 11in / Width: 6ft 9in / Height: 4ft 8in

▪︎Crew: 1

▪︎Armour: up to 0.27in where fitted

▪︎Main Armament: none

▪︎Powerplant: Ford V8 Side-valve petrol, 85bhp

▪︎Power / Weight: 18.9hp / tonne

▪︎Payload Capacity: 7-8 passengers or similar load

▪︎Transmission: Ford 4 forward, 1 reverse gearbox

▪︎Suspension: Horstmann twin wheel bogies

▪︎Ground Clearance: 8in

▪︎Fuel Capacity: 22 gallons

▪︎Operational Range: 140 miles on road

▪︎Maximum Speed: 30mph maximum on road

▪︎Steering System: braked - two drums per track.

Photographed at the Cool Cruisers Car Club Steak-N-Shake Cruise-In in Springfield, Illinois on July 1, 2011.

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Photographed at the 2013 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 27-29, 2013.

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Photographed at the Culver's Cruise in Springfield, Illinois on September 22, 2013. This monthly (May through September) event is sponsored by the Central Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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Land Rover Series III (1961-71) Engine 2286cc S4 Diesel 46hp

Registration Number YWK 624 K (Coventry)

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The Land Rover series I, II, and III (commonly referred to as series Land Rovers, to distinguish them from later models)

The Series II was introduced in 1958, the first Land Rover to receive the attention of Rover's styling department. Chief Stylist David Bache produced the familiar 'barrel side' waistline to cover the vehicle's wider track and the improved design of the truck cab variant, introducing the curved side windows and rounded roof

The Series IIA followed in 1961 with only minor cosmetic changes, Body configurations available from the factory ranged from short-wheelbase soft-top to the top-of-the-line five-door station wagon. A 2.25-litre Diesel was added to the engine line, which after 1967 included a 2.6-litre inline six cylinder petrol engine for the long-wheelbase models, which also had servo-assisted brakes. From February 1969 (home market), the headlamps moved into the wings on all models, and the sill panels were redesigned to be shallower a few months afterwards.

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-188

The American General Purpose 4x4 vehicle, (nicknamed “Jeep” either due to the “GP” initials or after a character “Eugene the Jeep" in the Popeye cartoons) became a familiar sight amongst all allied units. Used for a variety of purposes it was heavily modified when adapted for a wide variety of roles for Airborne use. The Jeeps were used to tow 6pdr Anti-Tank Guns, to provide a reconnaissance role, signals vehicle and to provide transport for the wounded, amongst others.

The changes were necessitated by operational needs and experience. The main modifications were in order to fit the Jeep into the Horsa Glider for transportation, changes included:

▪︎Cutting down the front bumper, footsteps and grab handles removed to allow fitting into the Horsa Glider.

▪︎Stowage of the spare wheel in front of the radiator grill to prevent shrapnel damage in the Reconnaissance version, this in turn, unfortunately caused over heating.

▪︎Addition of a pintle mounted single or twin Vickers K Machine Gun for the front passenger in the reconnaissance role.

▪︎Stowage of the rear jerry can in between the front seats, with two more added behind the seats to enable loading in a Horsa Glider.

▪︎Fitting of a 22 wireless set over the rear drivers side wheel arch and additional battery holders and reels for the signals variant.

▪︎Attachment points for stretchers for the medical version.

▪︎Removal of the windscreen.

▪︎Addition of a removable steering wheel with the horn being moved to the dashboard.

▪︎Entrenching tools removed from the sides, to allow for easy loading and unloading, with the tools relocated to the bumper.

▪︎Black-out driving light on the left front mudguard removed and the lights in the grill were replaced with smaller versions mounted on the mudguards, both main headlights were generally replaced by a single British blackout headlight.

The Airborne Jeeps were heavily used from Normandy through to the Rhine Crossing and were heavily committed during Operation Market Garden at Arnhem. Post war they continued in service until the late 1950's, seeing action in many locations such as Palestine and Suez, having been adapted to be parachute deployable from beneath the wings of the Hastings aircraft.

General characteristics for both the Willys MB / Ford GPW:

▪︎ Type: 1⁄4 ton 4x4 Utility Truck

▪︎ Place of origin: United States

▪︎ In service: 1941 until varying per country

▪︎ Used by: USA and its allies of World War Two

▪︎ Wars: World War Two, Korean War, Various post 1945 conflicts

▪︎ Designer: Karl Probst, Delmar G. Roos

▪︎ Designed: 1940 through early 1942

▪︎ Manufacturer: Willys-Overland (MB) / Ford (GPW)

▪︎ Produced: 1941 to 1945

▪︎ Number built: World War Two total = 647,925 including pre-production units – Willys MB: 359,489 / Ford GPW: 277,896

▪︎ Variants: Ford GPA ''Seep'' 12,778

▪︎ Specifications: (MB and GPW same)

▪︎ Mass: 2,453lb, curb weight (with engine fluids and full fuel) 2,337lb dry weight

▪︎ Length: 132 1⁄4 inch

▪︎ Width: 62 inch

▪︎ Height overall with top up: 69 3⁄4 inch reducible to 52 inch

▪︎ Crew: 3 to 4

▪︎ Main armament: designed to mount .30 or .50 caliber Machine Guns swiveling on post between front seatbacks

▪︎ Secondary armament: towing 37mm Anti-Tank Gun

▪︎ Engine: 2.2 litre Inline 4 Willys L134 ''Go Devil'' 60hp

▪︎ Power/weight: 54.0hp/ton

▪︎ Payload capacity: 1,200lb on-road, 800lb cross-country

▪︎ Transmission: 3 speed x 2 range transfer case

▪︎ Suspension: Live axles on leaf springs front and rear

▪︎ Ground clearance: 8 3⁄4 inch

▪︎ Fuel capacity: 12.5 imperial gallons

▪︎ Operational range: 300 miles

▪︎Maximum speed: 65mph.

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Photographed in 2013 at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois.

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Photographed at the 29th Annual Old Settlers Association Open Car Show in Hillsboro, Illinois on August 12, 2012.

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Photographed at the 16th Annual Plaza Car & Semi Show in Central Park Plaza, downtown Jacksonville, Illinois on June 9, 2012.

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Photographed at the Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In at the Rock 'n Roll Hardee's in Springfield, Illinois on June 18, 2011.

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Redesigned in 2018 from the ground up, one of the latest Jeep Wranglers for 2021 is a plug-in electric variant dubbed the 4xe to bring the American icon up-to-speed with green energy expectations. As the proud owner of three prior Wranglers, and my current 2016 Unlimited, I enjoy the “spirit of adventure” Wranglers offer and the unequivocal go-anywhere and self-assurance they present. And now, I can partake in Jeep group activities with more planetary consciousness.

Photographed at the Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In at the Rock 'n Roll Hardee's in Springfield, Illinois on June 18, 2011.

Please visit my collection of Motor Vehicles on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs thoughtfully organized into albums, and presented by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.

On my vistit here I was talking to the motel owner about there used to be a ''Duck'' (DUKW) at Searles of Hunstanton, and this turned out to be the one ! She's just a £35,000 refurbishment and will be making trips to the beaches of Normandy. Photos from Searles www.flickr.com/photos/139375961@N08/shares/142J4T572k

— Anglia Motel Veterans champion Harold Payne’s final 80th D-Day voyage pays respects to the fallen —

The organiser of a voyage to France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day is on his final pilgrimage to pay tribute to the bravery of our armed forces. Harold Payne has taken a final coach party to Normandy to pay respects to allied forces killed in World War II. Sadly, any remaining veterans who would have accompanied him for Thursday’s anniversary have since died. The veterans' champion, who owns the Anglia Motel in Fleet Hargate, said: ''Over the past 30 years I have had the honour to take local veterans back to Normandy to pay respect to their fallen comrades''.

''Now for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, for the first and final time I will be returning without any veterans as they have now all passed away. For this, my final tribute to the bravery of all those who died for our freedom, I shall return taking with me my amphibious landing craft to the beaches where all those years ago so many lost their lives.”

To break the Nazis’ stranglehold on Europe, Allied forces launched ''Operation Overlord'' on June 6th, 1944, when thousands of British, American and Canadian troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to fight their way up – while being battered by enemy fire. The sea was reported to run red and nearly 4,000 deaths and 11,000 allied casualties were recorded by the end of that first fateful day.

The pilgrimages from Lincolnshire were launched after a former soldier had stopped at Harold’s Anglian Motel in Fleet Hargate and shared how he didn’t have the means to return to see the friends he had left behind in Arnhem and Normandy. Mr Payne plans to go into the sea in the early hours of today to lay red rose petals and poppies.

He said: ''They may be washed ashore as a reminder of the loss of so many lives''. The charity campaigner has raised funds in aid of veterans to make a pilgrimage to Normandy and visit cemeteries to lay flowers on the graves of friends. To help fund such trips there have been sponsors such as Fleet Parish Council, J Z Flowers and Turnbulls in Sleaford. He said: ''I am fortunate and immensely grateful to have received many sponsors. Many friends and colleagues have also helped to make this memorial tribute possible and I wish to truly thank them on behalf of myself and the past veterans''.

Information sourced from and for further details, please follow the link – www.lincsonline.co.uk/holbeach/the-80th-anniversary-d-day...

Photographed at the 15th Annual McLean County Antique Auto Club Exhibition on the grounds of the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, Illinois on August 6, 2011. The event is co-sponsored by the David Davis Mansion Foundation.

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